March 24, 2023

The Physician Position

Physician burnout, deficit, and scope of practice – these terms have become all too familiar when discussing the state of health care in 2023. The physician deficit in the US is increasing at an historic rate, leading to financial, mental, medical, and even legal strain on the very institutions and...

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August 2, 2022

Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate

Become Your Own Healthcare Advocate With These Important Moves - Janice Russell Learning to advocate for yourself when dealing with health issues is extremely important. Even if your doctor visit is just for a routine checkup, it’s important to have the confidence and knowledge to speak up about any concerns...

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May 20, 2022

Benefits of Telemedicine

The Benefits of Telemedicine by JBrigham Telemedicine has a long and illustrious history. With each innovation in communication technology, medical care has expanded its outreach and lowered costs. Healthcare writer Josh Heurung reports that the first known use of telemedicine was done via telegram in the 1840s. Union army physicians...

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